Enabling Emergence: The Bentley Blockade and the Struggle for a Gasfield Free Northern Rivers
A case study and theoretical examination of nonviolent direct action against fracking in the Northern Rivers Region in Australia.
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Parasols of Protest
Activism and Artivism – Sharon France, graphic designer, shares how she created the designs for ‘parasols for protests’ for the People’s Climate March.
The Art(s) of Non-violent Activism
Marty Branagan discusses the role of the arts (music, visual art, street theatre) as an effective method of protest and social change in Australia.
Listen and Watch to 40 years of Australian Blockading Songs
A list of songs from the last 40 years of the environmental movement in Australia including the Terania and Franklin River blockades.
The spirit of Mambesak West Papuan freedom music
An introduction to West Papuan protest songs and the courageous artists and activists behind them.
Art for Change: Fundraising with Art
An interview with Brenda from Art for Change, a group of artists who donate time and art to help humanity, with useful tips on how to fundraise with art.
Ducks For Detainees: Interview about artivism
An interview with Maggie Cowling from Ducks for Detainees which is a group that holds art events to maintain awareness of the plight of offshore detainees.
Sign Language: The story of the Jabiluka symbol
The artist’s story of how the Stop Jabiluka hand symbol was designed and developed and grew to become a symbol for the anti-nuclear movement.
Activism and the Power of Humour
This paper uses Australian case studies to demonstrate the continued evolution of the use of humour in environmental, peace, and social justice movements.
Performing Political History: An interview with Gary Foley
An interview with Professor Gary Foley about using creative practice to bring attention to the political challenges facing Aboriginal people in Australia.
30 years of Creative Resistance
’30 years of Creative Resistance’ is a compilation of writing and art celebrating the work of Friends of the Earth Australia over the last thirty years.
Craftivism: A Manifesto Methodology
This handbook defines craftivism & provides strategies and tools designed to help readers develop greater confidence in their practice.
Be “digital critical” listen first, and other lessons from 350.org’s digital transformation
A conversation with Hanna Thomas who guided 350.org to adopt a product team model for more effective digital campaigning.
Activist Archiving: Start Here
A list of articles and ideas from the Commons Librarians about resources to explore in archiving your work in social change.
Tips and tools for archiving video and social media
Grab it before it’s gone! With the ephemeral nature of platforms you may want to think about archiving your social media and videos now.
Get archiving! Archivist Activist Backpacks, Hackathons and Other Ideas
A list of ideas for activists to archive their movements & moments including archivist activist backpacks, hackathons, collaborations, crowdsourcing archives.
Rapid Response Worksheet: A framework for advancing narrative strategy in the face of a crisis or breaking news development
The rapid response worksheet from Narrative Initiative enables you to use a strategic communications framework in the face of crisis or breaking news.
Who What How: Narrative Strategy Worksheet for Issue Campaigns
Use this worksheet from the Narrative Initiative to help ensure that issue campaigns have a strategic, nimble, long-term vision and plan.
Crowdsource your archives: 3 examples of community-based approaches
There has been a shift from institutional to participatory archives – communities rising up and documenting their own histories. Here are 3 examples of how communities are speaking their own truths.
Community Activism in Victoria: The right to protest and other legal issues
Know what your legal rights are when participating in a protest/community campaign in Victoria. Source: The Law Handbook from the Fitzroy Legal Service.